Chambers is pleased to announce that Christian Ariwa and Catriona Blake have commenced the second six months of their pupillage, with effect from 13 April 2026.
During their first six months, both Christian and Catriona have gained broad experience across Chambers’ core areas of practice, observing and assisting in a wide range of matters spanning public and private law children work. Chambers has a well-established reputation for advising and representing local authorities, parents and children across all aspects of family law, and both pupils have benefited from this depth of expertise.
Christian joined Chambers in October 2025. Prior to pupillage, he worked in Parliament and subsequently as a paralegal within a leading family law team, with a particular focus on public law children matters.
Catriona also commenced pupillage in October 2025, having previously worked as a paralegal in both Ireland and Germany. She brings a strong academic background and valuable experience supporting legal work across multiple jurisdictions.
As they enter their second six, Christian and Catriona will begin to accept instructions in their own right. Both welcome instructions in public and private law children matters and are available to assist with hearings, drafting and advisory work.
Chambers wishes them every success as they take this next step in their careers.
New Court Chambers has forged its reputation on a commitment to provide consistently high standards of advice, representation and clerking services.
An excellent set with talented practitioners.
A set with substantial strength in public and private children law matters, and the further capability to handle financial proceedings.
Well versed in highly sensitive matters involving non-accidental injury, child death, sexual abuse, FGM, fictitious illness and child trafficking.
The barristers at New Court Chambers distinguish themselves from others due to their hands-on handling of cases.
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